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First search generally, then specifically. Example: don’t look for “François Van Damme”, but try “Van Damme” first and filter the search.
The person you are looking for does not appear? Try another spelling. Example: don’t only try “Vanwymelbeke”, but also “Van Wymelbeke” or “Vanwijmelbeke”.
Attention: the War Dead Register only lists Belgian fallen soldiers.  
The War Dead Register provides basic personal information (name, first name, date and place of birth, etc.) and does not contain military files (giving a complete overview of the military career). According to date of birth the files are kept either by the Royal Military Museum or by the Defence archives service. The files safeguarded at the Military Museum can be consulted on site (Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels). The files kept up till now by Defence are currently transferred to the General State Archives.
The date on which they will be once again available has not yet been determined.   

 

Archives of the Royal Military Museum 

Documentation Centre 
Parc du Cinquantenaire 3
1000 Brussels
E-mail : cdoc.klm-mra@warheritage.be   
Website: www.warheritage.be

Are you interested in history, archival research or genealogy? Are you detail-oriented? Then we could use your help!

As we continue to develop the database behind the War Dead Register, we are looking for motivated volunteers. Together, we collect, check and enrich information about war victims, helping to ensure that their stories are not lost to future generations.

In this way, you can make a direct contribution to preserving our historical heritage and honouring those who lost their lives during conflicts. Because together, we keep their memory alive.

Would you like to find out more or get involved as a volunteer? Click here.